Project Scheduler

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Project Scheduler in assist in the oversight and coordination of a power generation facility build. Ideal Candidates will have a strong background in scheduling complex projects and programs related to the planning, design and construction of electrical infrastructure. This role will have client facing responsibilities and requires expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The Project Scheduler will be part Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions Division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining and driving engineering and construction schedules for various sized transmission & distribution projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities located throughout the United States

• Work with Project Management using earned value management techniques to ensure that schedule and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits

• Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables 

• Develop and produce schedule weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review: which includes resource loading analysis and schedules, critical path items and risk analysis

• Interfacing directly with the client and internal management to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electrical distribution projects

• Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking

Background Requirements/Qualifications:

• Completed Associate's Degree with a minimum of 3 + years of relevant scheduling experience (Primavera P6 preferred) OR Completed Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant scheduling experience

• Additional Relevent Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree(s)

• Must have the capability for planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks 

• Should be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks

• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner 

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills 

• PMP Certification is preferred but not required

• Candidates with experience in a consulting environment will be preferred

• Expereince electric power infrastructure projects within transmission or distribution design will be preferred

We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.